Neckerchief



M. R. GRAY NECKERCHIEF Jan. 20, 1942.

2% 26. 2 WP p 3 Filed April 12, 1940 relates more particularly to neck wear.

Patented Jan. 20, 1942 UNITED STATES ATE OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to wearing apparel and The general object of this invention is to provide a novel and particularly effective cravat or neckerchief.

Another object of this invention is to provide a broad tie or neckerchief particularly suited for use with sport wear.

Another object of this invention is to provide a tie or neckerchief embodying two broad flaps or body members adapted to be attractively arranged in the open neck and front portion of a sport shirt, sport coat, sweater, or the like.

Another object of this invention is to provide a neckerchief of the character mentioned that does not form a bulky, unsightly or uncomfortable bulk or mass about the neck of the wearer.

Another object of this invention is to provide a neckerchief of the character mentioned that is quickly applied and arranged as desired without tying knots, without forming permanent wrinkles and without straining or pulling on the garment parts.

Another object of this invention is to provide a neckerchief of the character referred to that may be arranged in the breast pocket of the wearer when not desired or required as a neck piece and, when so used, forms an effective pocket handkerchief.

A further object of this invention is to provide a novel neckerchief of the character mentioned that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and application of my invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a view showing the neckerchief of this invention in use as a neck piece. Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan View of the neckerchief with a portion of one of the body members rolled or folded back and Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view of the article showing the manner in which the band may be secured about the neck.

The novel neckerchief of the invention may be said to comprise, generally, two broad body members ID, a neck band ll connecting the body members It and means 12 for releasably securing the band I I about the wearers neck.

The body members It provide or form the body of the article and may be constructed of any suitable fabric. In practice, the body members l0 may be formed of silk or similar materials as employed in the manufacture of neck ties, etc. The two body members H) are preferably alike in size and shape and are quite large, each resembling in shape and size, a conventional man's handkerchief. Thus, in the construction illustrated, the body members II] are substantially square fabric parts of substantial area having straight edges or margins. The body members I0 may be formed of a single thickness of fabric, may be made of two pieces of fabric arranged back to back, to be reversible, or may be suitably lined. Where the members Ill are each formed from two pieces of fabric their opposite sides or surfaces may be of different or contrasting colors, patterns, designs, finish, etc. In cases where the body members Ill present sides of different finish, color, pattern, or the like, the two members l0 may preferably be arranged in corresponding positions so that their corresponding sides are alike. The body members ID are finished or hemmed along the edges or margins as at I3.

The band H serves to connect the body members l0 and is adapted to be arranged about the neck of the wearer as shown in Fig. 1. The band II is an elongate member formed of fabric and of sufficient length to extend substantially completely around the wearers neck. The band II is preferably, though not necessarily, formed of the same material as the body members I!) and may be a single thickness of fabric, two fabric pieces arranged back to back, or a facing of selected fabric lined at its inner side. In most instances it is preferred to form the band ll of two lengths of fabric connected or stitched together at their margins to both present their finished surfaces to view. When formed in this manner French seams l4 may join the two pieces of fabric along the longitudinal edges of the band i I. The opposite ends of the neck band H are connected to corners of the body members Ill.

The corners of the body members ID are cut off i or bevelled and stitching I5 secures the ends of the band H to the bevelled corners as shown in Fig. 2. As will be seen from an inspection of Fig. 2 the article comprises two broad diamond shaped or square body parts connected by a narrow strap or band I l.

The means l2 serves to connect the opposite ends of the band I l to hold the article of wearing apparel in the proper position on the wearer. The means I2 comprises tabs I6 at the ends of the band II. The tabs l6 may be of the same material or fabric as the band II and, in practice, may constitute continuations of the band. It is preferred to taper or gradually reduce the width of the tabs I6. In cases where the body members l0 have finished sides and lined sides the tabs [6 are disposed in the rear or lined sides of the body members. The tabs l6 are preferably lined or faced or formed of two thicknesses of fabric and, where the fabric and construction permit, may be in whole or in part integral extensions of the neck band I l. Cooperable fastening elements are provided on the tabs [6. In the simple construction illustrated one tab I6 has longitudinally spaced button holes I! and the other tab l6 has spaced buttons [8 for engaging in the button holes. This releasable fastening arrangement adapts the band II for engagement about necks of different sizes and allows the band to be either tightly or loosely engaged about the neck. In use the band II is engaged about the neck and arranged so that the body members N are at the neck opening and present their right sides or finished surfaces. A button I8 is engaged in a selected button hole I! and one body member 10 is passed under and then over the other body member ID and the two body members are arranged as desired. As illustrated in Fig. 1 of the drawing, the lower portions of the body members I 0 may be tucked or engaged under the open front parts or lapel portions of a sport shirt, sport coat, sport jacket, sweater, or the like.

When the article of wearing apparel is not required as a tie or neck piece the button I 8 is disengaged from the button hole I! and the band H is removed from about the neck. The body members I 0 may be folded or arranged in a compact relation and inserted in the wearers breast pocket to present visible upstanding corner portions to have the appearance of a conventional pocket handkerchief. The neckerchief or cravat is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and is easy to manipulate or don.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. An article of neckwear comprising an elongate neck band, two like substantially square fabric bodies, one attached to each end of the neck band, each body being attached to the band at one corner with the longitudinal axis of the neck band in line with a line diagonal of the body through said corner, tabs extending freely from the points of connection of the bodies with the band, and cooperable fastening means on the tabs for securing the band around the wearers neck, the bodies being free to be folded together by the wearer.

2. An article of neckwear comprising an elongate neck band, two like'substantially square fabric bodies, one attached to each end portion of the band a short distance from the end of the band so that a portion of the band forms a tab adjacent thebody, each body being attached to the band by means of one corner and so that a line through that corner and the diagonally opposite corner is substantially parallel with the neck band, and cooperable fastening means on the tabs for securing the band around the wearers neck, the bodies being free to be folded together by the wearer.

MARION R. GRAY. 

